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LOT 0976
Babylonian Large Rock Crystal Bead Group
1ST MILLENNIUM B.C.
1 1/8 - 1 5/8 in. (68 grams total, 30-42 mm).
A trio of large rock crystal beads: two similar pillow-shaped beads with a lozenge to both faces, drilled twice for suspension; a stylised flower head with central hole for suspension. [3]
ProvenanceAcquired in the 1980s.
From the collection of a West London, UK, gentleman.
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Luristan Decorated Pin Group
13th-6th century B.C.Sold for (Inc. bp): £72
A group of two bronze pins composed of tapering round-section stems: one with decoratively twisted head and bulbous finial, pierced; one with biconical and plain collars below a flanged head with conical finial. 89 grams total, 17.5-21.2 cm
UK private collection before 2000. UK art market. Property of a London gentleman. -
Sumerian Cup with Animal Frieze
Early Dynastic Period, 2900-2560 B.C.Sold for (Inc. bp): £572
A truncated conical gypsum ritual drinking cup with rounded rim and discoid foot, displaying a frieze of mythological animals in relief to the exterior, including a lion-headed eagle with its wings spread, and an iconic Mesopotamian religious scene composed of a deity wearing a horned cup, flanked by a bull and goat; repaired. 27.9 grams, 46 mm wide
Acquired 1969-1999. London collection of the late Mr S.M., thence by descent. Accompanied by a previous typed cataloguing sheet.
In many ancient Mediterranean cultures, such vessels were symbols of wealth and status, or ritual objects associated with cult activities. Lion-headed eagles were associated with the god of Imdugud or Anzu, a divine bird and the personification of wind, thunder and cloud; this cup may have been used as a dedication to the god. -
Western Asiatic Bracelet with Beast Head Terminals
1st millennium B.C.Sold for (Inc. bp): £78
A penannular, round-section bronze bracelet featuring dragon head terminals with detailing to the facial features. 53 grams, 68 mm wide
Early 1990s London collection. Acquired on the UK art market. From a private collection, Lancashire, UK.
